bathing

n. the act of washing yourself in a bathtub.

n. the act of immersing the body in water for the purpose of cleansing.

“The nurse assisted the elderly patient with his daily bathing.”

“Regular bathing was not merely a matter of hygiene in the Victorian era but often a prescribed medical treatment for various ailments.”

n. swimming or playing in a lake, river, or the sea.

n. recreational swimming or immersion in a natural body of water or a public pool.

“The red flag on the beach means that bathing is dangerous today.”

“The local council prohibited bathing in the reservoir due to the unpredictable currents and the risk of contamination to the water supply.”

British English

v. the action of washing someone or something, or covering it in light.

v. the present participle of 'bathe', used for the act of washing or the figurative covering of a surface in light or liquid.

“She was bathing the baby in a small plastic tub on the counter.”

“The setting sun was bathing the entire valley in a warm, golden glow that made the autumn leaves appear to be on fire.”